CO4 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Compton Road, 1.3km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00110252 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON ROAD, CO4 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON ROAD, CO4 0BG.
366
35
£ 46,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CO4 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0BG. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO4 0BG has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
St James' Church of England Primary School
Friars Grove Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hazelmere Junior School
Unity Primary Academy
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Big Up Off Licence0.1 km
- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.7 km
- Grants Off Licence0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Charlie's Bar0.5 km
- Naka Thai0.8 km
- House of Gain Gym0.9 km
- Rollerworld0.6 km
- Thai 10.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.5 km
- Happy Wok0.5 km
- Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Pizza Hot 4 You0.8 km
- Sonali Indian Take Away0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Foresters Arms1.0 km
- Goat & Boot0.8 km
- The Foresters Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester1.2 km
- Hythe1.2 km
- Colchester Town1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Gardens0.2 km
- Orchard Gardens0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- St Andrews Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40BG · Data under Open Government Licence